Recreation Instructor | Active Older Adults
Recreation Instructor | Active Older Adults
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About Our Job
With competitive pay great benefits and endless opportunities working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you and those who benefit from your passion skills and expertise. Join our diverse inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver Denver.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis and the posting may close at any time. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
What We Offer
This is an on-call position which means it is a part-time hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The pay rate for this position is $19.80/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denvers 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. Oncall positions may have routine or variable work schedules.
Location
In this position you can expect to work on-site at one or multiple recreation centers throughout the city of Denver.
What Youll Do
As a part-time Recreation Instructor with Active Older Adults youll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of Denvers active older adults while taking part in the fun!
Specifically as a Recreation Instructor supporting Active Older Adult programs you will:
Assist full-time staff in planning and implementing programs
Maintain a safe fun and trusting program environment for all participants
Work directly with recreation center staff to aid in facilitation of programs
Execute instructional plans using prescribed and accepted teaching methods for group and individual instruction
Evaluate and communicate student/participant progress to all appropriate staff
Review completed program participant evaluation tools using findings to increase program and instructional effectiveness
Assist in the organization and coordinating of special events
Perform various tasks to provide program administrative support
Drive a small bus to transport participants on trips
What Youll Bring
We are looking for knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructors who can provide engaging programming with an eye for safety and fun! Our team members are passionate and caring individuals who are looking to make connections and foster the well-being of our active older adults community.
Our ideal candidate will possess:
Experience facilitating or assisting in the day-to-day operations of an organized recreation program
Experience working directly with older adults (ages 50) in recreation programming or a related field
Willingness to obtain authorization to drive an Active Older Adults participant transport vehicle (Mini-Bus)
We value diversity of ethnicity race socioeconomic status sexual identity gender religion language ability and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. Youll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself your work the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED HiSET or TASC Certificate
Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities
Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements
Licensure/Certification: Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within six (6) months of date of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CR2583 Recreation InstructorTo view the full job profile including position specifications physical demands and probationary period click here.
Position Type
OncallPosition Salary Range
$18.81 - $25.77Target Pay
$19.80/hourAgency
Parks and RecreationRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
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Employment Type
Part-Time
